Meaning
To select a meal from a menu.
Cultural Background
The 'plat du jour' is a daily special. Choosing it is often seen as a sign of trust in the chef. In Quebec, you might hear 'choisir une assiette' as well, though 'plat' remains standard.
Take your time
In France, don't feel pressured to choose immediately. It's polite to look at the menu thoroughly.
Don't say 'nourriture'
Never say 'choisir une nourriture'. It sounds like you are choosing animal feed.
Meaning
To select a meal from a menu.
Take your time
In France, don't feel pressured to choose immediately. It's polite to look at the menu thoroughly.
Don't say 'nourriture'
Never say 'choisir une nourriture'. It sounds like you are choosing animal feed.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Je dois _____ un plat sur la carte.
After 'dois' (modal verb), we use the infinitive.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is natural?
'Plat' is the standard term for a dish on a menu.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesJe dois _____ un plat sur la carte.
After 'dois' (modal verb), we use the infinitive.
Which sentence is natural?
'Plat' is the standard term for a dish on a menu.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, you can say 'choisir une boisson'.
It is a regular -ir verb, so it follows the standard pattern.
Related Phrases
Commander un plat
synonymTo order a dish
Faire son choix
similarTo make one's choice
Opter pour
similarTo opt for
